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Galloway Forest Nuptials

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It was a hot February summer’s day. A Friday with not as much as a breeze in the air.
I arrived at Forrest 44 while The Flower Place were busy working there magic with the decor and flowers. Everyone of us having a water bottle close by to make sure the summer heat didn’t get the better of us. This is where I met both mothers – Lydia Boyd and Erica Galloway. Two wonderful women who have both raised two exceptional individuals.

This wedding celebration was by far one for the books. The guests and friends traveled from every corner of the world to form part of these happy festivities and unification of two strong families. It was such a big honour to form part of this beautiful day and over the months prior getting to know Donna and Graeme. It is something very special when clients turn in to friends. I wish you both all the best in the future. I know that every single person who shared this beautiful day with you, love you both dearly from the bottom of their hearts.

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Vendors that helped make this wedding beautiful and unique:

Venues:
Reception: Forest 44
Ceremony: Mountain Breeze Resort

Dress Design: Victor Kok

Decor and Flowers:
Flowers: The Flower Place
Lights: Lekker Trou

Hair and makeup: Leanne Muller
Wedding Cake: D’Vine Cakes

String Trio Music: Louisa Theart

July 5, 2017

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Karoo Stories

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The Karoo. A place with real people, Genuine stories and vast dry landscapes. It is the canvas that Stanley and Elaine chose for their wedding vows.

As I pulled in to Rooiberg Lodge after a 4.5 hour drive from Cape Town, I could smell the rain hanging over the landscape in thick dark clouds. There were still a good 24 hours before the ceremony would take place and some rain would be very welcome in this dry, yet rich desert plain.

Stanley and Elaine’s story started 9 years ago. Both small town kids with a natural love for the big outdoors. They definitely chose a fantastic venue to express this part of their relationship with friends and family traveling wide and far to attend this one-of-a-kind celebration.

It was most certainly one for the books!

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July 2, 2017

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Robertson Valley Wedding

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Duvon Wine Estate – 17-06-2017
A Beautiful family owned wine estate, nestled in the unique mountains of the Robertson Valley – Duvon Estate made for a lovely atmosphere where Johan & Alecia exchanged their promises in front of their closest friends and relatives.
I love intimate and small weddings the best because I love how genuine and real the relationships and laughter flow freely on the day.

This day was perfect! Thank you for making me a part of your most beautiful day.

Thank you to all the service providers, family and friends who contributed to how beautiful everything looked on the day.

Venue:
Duvon Wine Estate

Make Up & Hair:
Jodine Swanepoel – jodine@barvallei.co.za

Dress:
Mother of the Bride

Decor setup:
Friends and Family

Cake:
Friends & Family

DJ & Sound:
Father of the Groom

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July 1, 2017

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Harbour of Love

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Harbour of Love- V&A Waterfront Engagement

This day was nothing short of perfect. The thick layer of stormy clouds were such an iconic sight of a regular Cape Town Winter’s Day.
Brad & Tayla spent their day, as they do so often, at the V&A Waterfront. Both of them are volunteers at the National Sea & Rescue Institute and hence this location is somewhere they often spend the day together.

I’m glad I could document another one of those days in their lives.

June 26, 2017

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Dunkley Vows

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A Dornier Estate Wedding:

There is something about dark clouds that raises people’s spirits and excitement. Combine this with a wedding day and you will find emotions high, happy and full of anticipation all round. This was the mood felt at the Dunkley wedding which took place at the beautiful, Dornier Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. A beautiful venue at the foot of the Stellenbosch mountains, surrounded by vineyards and forests. The Dunkley’s could not have chosen a more perfect location.

Thank you to all the vendors who helped make this beautiful wedding special.

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June 2, 2017

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A Fair Wedding

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Words simply cannot explain. Goosebumps still let my arm hair raise when I think about the strong sense of love that was so overwhelmingly present on this day. The ceremony was one of a kind. Rye-lee looked stunning and beyond and their spontaneous laughter, tears and praise filled the canopy of trees under which they promised themselves to each other.

I want to write a whole book on this beautiful day, but I’ll let the pictures do the talking instead.

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To all the vendors that helped make this day special to the couple:

Second Photographer, Assistant, Stylist and Friend: Seven Quarters Photography

Dress Design: Glara by Shaun Mattig

Make up: Brushed by Shanna

Hair: Ilana Herbst

Videography: Carla De Villiers

May 30, 2017

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The Magic of Love

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Magic Forest Engagemet:
What is it about trees in forests that heightens our emotions and sense of calm? It must be why I love forest photography so much as it just embodies our emotions so much clearer.

This session was another one of those beautiful and perfect days. Two beautiful souls in a beautiful location, sharing their love.

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May 28, 2017

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Promises to Keep

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Dornier Estate, Stellenbosch.
Louis & Mareleen.

I am a strong believer that People’s lives intertwine for the right reasons and at the right times to form part of a bigger picture at another point in our lives.
My path crossed with these two beautiful people and I am honestly so blessed to now have made two amazing friends.
Their wedding was perfect from start to finish. Everything happened as it should have and exactly at the time it should have. The day’s story took place on the picturesque wine estate, Dornier at the foot of the Stellenbosch Mountains. Everyone involved in the planning did it with love as all their close friends and family all lent a hand.

How special to have formed part of this day.

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Thank you to all the service providers, friends and family who helped make this wedding so special and beautiful.

Venue: Dornier Wine Estate

Coordinator: Grant Morkel

Videographers: Arno Daiber

Assisting Photographer: Katie Mayhew

DJ: Jacques Anderson / Cape DJ’s

Flowers: The Bride’s Family

Decor: Function Hiring 4U

Dress: Elrina Marais

Stationary: Quo Vadis Printers

Cake: Bodega Restaurant / Dornier Estate

Wedding Favours: Vanilla Bean Bakery

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May 19, 2017

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Bloemfontein Matric Dance

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May 8, 2017

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The Esrechowitz Kiddushin

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The day Jenna Nadelman and Blake Esrechowitz chose to celebrate their union, started with the hint of celebrations chiming in the wind. Everything about this day was special. Excitement and anticipation was creeping in to the toes of everyone about to share this Kiddushin – the jewish word for Betrothal ceremony.

I started the day with Blake and his 14 groomsmen over at Zevenwacht Estate. The strong brotherly bond between all these men was really something incredible to witness. Most of them childhood friends supporting and celebrating their friend’s glorious day.
I then made my way to the most beautiful, most calm and caring bride, Jenna. The girls chatting, laughing and getting excited for the big event.The first tradition was the Bedeken Ceremony. An age old jewish unveiling ceremony. After spending a week apart without any verbal contact, the groom and bride see each other for the first time before the wedding ceremony. This is where the groom lifts the veil of his most beautiful bride to make sure, that he will indeed be marrying his love.

I had so much fun experiencing all the traditions that were to follow – the breaking of the glass, seeing most beauitful Chuppa made by the groom’s mom, under which they recited the seven blessings. The hora dances were possibly the most fun I’ve experienced at a wedding! My goodness! So much excitement, love, laughter and emotions!This was certainly a wedding I’ll remember for years to come! Loved every second of it.

To Blake & Jenna – MAZEL TOV!

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